Compliant Security
for Power Plants
CHALLENGES FOR PLANT OPERATORS
Many power plants and industrial plants are not equipped to handle malware targeted on industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Especially PLC, HMI and SCADA systems are vulnerable targets as cyber attacks on such systems could lead to a massive disruption in operation or even outage of the entire power plant. These direct impacts on the power supply often come along with economic losses as well as loss of reputation and trust.
SPECTRUM OF TECHNICAL MEASURES FOR INTEGRATORS
Depending on their needs, we support our customers in selecting and implementing the relevant technical measures for their application:
Architecture and Design
- Determination of a suitable network architecture & needed network devices
- Limitation of physical access
- Hardening of software and services; Strengthening of hardware
Access Management
- Administration of user accounts
- Limitation of access permissions
- Remote access management
Event & Protection Management
- Event Management
- Management of security Tools and anti-malware solutions
- Protection mechanisms & procedures
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?
In the cyber security standard IEC 62443, tasks and services for the different roles are predefined. Depending on the requirements we support our customers as
System Integrator
Professional cyber security engineering of the control system (according to architecture and design)
Integration of the control system into the decentralized power generation plant regarding cyber security aspects
Service Partner
Professional extended maintenance of our industrial control systems to ensure continuously cyber-secure operation
Supporting the owner‘s service personnel in case of cyber attacks and other according violations
Consultant
Introduction of the technical and organizational cyber security standards
Determination and implementation of necessary technical and organizational measures